TeamViewer

TeamViewer offers easy workplace collaboration while enabling users to remotely access their desktops. It is freeware, cross-platform helps to connect and control multiple devices from anywhere, anytime. It is the best solution for all types of users, from personal to large business communities.

The software with awesome capabilities of screen-sharing and remote controlling enables you to continue your workflow, even in a severe situation. It is available for free, if you want to use it personally, and a premium version to avail a lot more.

What is TeamViewer?

TeamViewer is a freeware cross-platform to offers robust connection capabilities, including remote access, collaboration, and control. It was developed in 2005 and was based on the VNC project. It offers limitless services such as it enabling the technical experts to troubleshoot any system without travelling to the customer.

The software, since its release date, has reached the peak of popularity, catering to a large number of IT users from personal to professional, and gives seamless compatibility across multiple devices. The intuitive interface offers a flexible and reliable remote working environment for users to manage and control devices from anywhere. 

TeamViewer Features

Intuitive Interface

The intuitive interface offers a simple and quick remote connection, as you will find additional tabs including Remote Control, Remote Management, Meeting, Computers & Contacts, Chat, Augmented Reality, and Getting started in the left side panel. You can view a status bar while connecting to another system, and you can easily conduct meetings while using the tabs such as Home, Actions, View, Communicate, and Files & Extras from the top of the screen. 

Click on the “Actions” section to open the drop-down menu for concluding the session. You can use Remote Interaction by pressing the “Send Ctrl + Alt + Del” button, and invite others through the “Participants” section. Next is the View section, consisting of Scaling Quality, Monitors, Performance, View Options, and Full Screen tabs. You can select the dual monitor option from the “Monitor section, and set the resolution and quality from the View drop-down menu as well.

Troubleshooting Accessibility

 One of the best features of TeamViewer is to enable the IT professionals to remotely access the desktop of their client and troubleshoot it without traveling to the doorstep of their client. Access to any computer is simply adding the User and Password as provided by the client, and then proceeding to the remote PC for testing and diagnosing the errors. With the availability of the Remote Terminal Connection feature, they can run the diagnostics and scripts easily.

Support Multiple Modes

While installing the software on your device, you are prompted to adopt three different modes for configuration, such as;

• The first mode helps to install the default program; it is best for personal use
• The second mode helps to install the version for accessing another computer.
• The third mode helps to use the program without installing; it is the best option for IT technicians who have to get access to a remote computer for timely remote troubleshooting

Multi-OS Support

The program offers cross-platform compatibility, so you can connect to any device, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, etc, regardless of the operating system installed on your device. In addition, you will find that multi-device support helps to create simultaneous connections, perform administrative tasks more accurately, and perfect. 

Encrypted File-Sharing

The support for end-to-end encryption allows users to share their sensitive data with foolproof safety. The integration of a companion app, the TeamViewer Host, helps to get access to unattended PC, mobiles, and servers. In addition, the file sharing process is up to 200 MB/s, and uses drag/drop option as well, and uses special links to access any of the sensitive documents. Moreover, you can access other related peripherals, such as printers, using your remote terminal.

High-Quality Conferencing Calls

The software not only offers remote access to another device, but also enables you to conduct virtual meetings without installing software for the purpose. The high-quality audio, video conferencing calls help users to communicate with their colleagues, assist their workers, and share other important documents. 

Quick Access

TeamViewer is one of the popular software across the world to offer fast and reliable connections, regardless of location, device, and operating system. It is useful software for personal as well as commercial use. The subscription plans are available in three categories such as;

• Personal Use: It is available for free, and can be used on a small level, such as you can use it to assist your family member or a friend to troubleshoot a remote system.
• Small Business: It provides a unified platform for small organizations, as it makes collaboration quick and easy for the members to operate from multiple locations.
• Large businesses: the high-end plan is to allow the large organizations to administrate their businesses more reliably. 

Pros

• Simple and intuitive interface
• Encrypted file sharing process
• Best solution for IT professionals
• Free of cost
• Cross-platform compatibility

Cons

• The free version is available for personal use only